Assistant Manager, Engineering - Utica, NY

Indium Corporation•City of Utica, NY

2d•$72,000 - $116,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager, Engineering is responsible for performing work management activities including day-to-day department administrative functions, assigning and overseeing workload of staff, and ensuring project execution. The Assistant Manager, Engineering is additionally responsible for developing, implementing and supporting optimized manufacturing processes. This includes performing data and material analysis required to improve efficiency, product flow and determine root cause or provide other process insight. Assignments are generally moderately complex with well-defined scope and minimal risk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
5 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment
Hands-on mechanical knowledge and experience
Communicates in a clear, organized and professional manner in both written and oral form

Nice To Haves

Electrical and/or software development knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Assign work to Engineering staff and provide guidance and oversight to ensure accurate and timely completion of assignments
Ensure work is being performed by staff in compliance with corporate quality standards and follows project management best practices
Perform manager delegated responsibilities including administrative responsibilities
Provide input and take a leadership role in implementing department strategy
Provide input on staff competencies and performance
Apply a broad range of fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures to assigned projects
Develop and implement optimized, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer, product or process specifications, quality requirements and standards while following a structured in-house developmental process
Follow disciplined product/process development and change control methods
Develop manufacturing processes by understanding product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment vendors
Provide hands-on technical support and training for manufacturing processes and personnel
Improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost-reductions, quality improvements and process efficiency into the factory
Author complete and comprehensive documentation including, but not limited to, engineering design documents and drawings, operating procedures and work instructions according to established quality management standards
Evaluate and analyze process data in order to drive efficiency into the process or determine root cause and corrective actions
Understand and apply Statistical Process Control and Lean Manufacturing principles
Lead cross-functional teams through process development, process improvement, root cause investigations, etc.
Employ project management techniques to lead projects and ensure management is updated on project status, issues and risk mitigation items
Exhibit leadership qualities and train peers and co-workers
Provide input to, and create, project cost estimates, timelines and milestones
Function as an effective team member through collaboration, conflict resolution, encouragement, respectful interactions with co-workers, active listening, etc.
Work independently on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned